The History of the Christ: The Foundation for New Testament Theology

From: Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society | Date: June 1, 1999| Author: | Copyright information

The History of the Christ: The Foundation for New Testament Theology. By Adolf Schlatter. Translated by Andreas J. Kistenberger. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1997, 426 pp., $29.99.

This work surveys Jesus life from the preparation for his ministry through his teaching as an offer of God's grace to Israel to the opposition leading to the cross, and concludes with a brief treatment of the resurrection narratives. Schlatter wears his learning lightly and provides a very readable overview that is nonetheless profound because of his comprehensive knowledge of the history and of the issues. His ...

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